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"A Slice of the Cone"
Here is a set of lessons that explore conics in a number of different ways. Starting with modeling how a conic is produced by the way a plane cuts the cone, to solving complex word problems, algebra learners progress through a series of...
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Introduction to Conic Sections
Learners slice cones and identify the different conics formed. They then derive the formula to solve problems involving cones. Pull out the TI calculators to visualize the slicing and the different parts and properties created.
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Special Graph Paper
In this algebra worksheet, students explore the different graphs of conics such as ellipse, hyperbola and parabola. They use special graph paper to graph. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Rational Functions and Conics
In this math worksheet, students practice the calculation of rational functions and conics. This worksheet has 6 problems for the students to solve.
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Faster speed-Shorter Time
Learners calculate the inverse variation, and speed given the formulas. In this algebra lesson plan, students investigate properties of conics, focusing on the hyperbola. They identify the distance between the directrix and other parts...
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Algebra 2 Test
In this algebra worksheet, learners solve problems involving functions, systems and conics. They simplify radicals and graph parabolas identifying the focus and ellipse. There are 20 questions.
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Conics and Graphing
In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations by graphing an ellipse, circle and hyperbola. They match equations to graphs and define each type of function. There are 20 questions total.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Ellipse
Students explore the concept of ellipses. In this ellipses lesson, they construct ellipses on their paper and follow directions on a worksheet that allow them to investigate an ellipse in more depth by looking at the major axis, foci, etc.
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Conics
In this precalculus worksheet, learners find the equations that correspond to the conics. They apply concepts of applied mathematics to 2 detailed problems.
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Standard Conic Section
In this precalculus worksheet, students put the equations in standard form and solve the problems focusing upon finding the conic sections for the two questions.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Eccentricity in Polar Conics
Good site explaining Eccentricity in Polar Conics. The site is quite detailed.
Other
Platonic Realms: Function
Resource provides an introduction to conics. A picture of each conic, the definition, and a brief discussion about the standard form of conic equations are given, along with encouragement to master conics.
Other
Edwin's Animated Images: Hyperbola
This site gives the focus/directrix definition of a conic. Also includes specific definition for the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Includes equations for the conics in both rectangular and polar coordinates.
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Edwin's Animated Images: Hyperbola
This animated tutorial gives the focus/directrix definition of a conic. Also includes specific definition for the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Includes equations for the conics in both rectangular and polar coordinates.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Conic Sections
Hotmath provides 26 practice problems relating to conic sections. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their conic.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Uses of Conics
Wondering who uses conics and where they occur in our lives? Dr. Math provides some answers to how math concepts involving conic sections, perabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses are applied practically.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: The Origins of Conic Sections
Dr. Math, in reply to a student question, gives background information on the origin of conic sections. Links also are included for further information.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Conics in Standard and Parametric Form
This is a second learn check to use after completing the intro to changing from rectangular form to parametric form of the equations of conics.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Conics & Parametrics 1
This activity is a LearningCheck to quickly assess students' ability to identify conics from their equations in both rectangular and parametric form.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Conic Sections
These questions ask students to write the equations of conic sections given a variety of information. Students are also asked to find the foci of an ellipse and the asymptotes of a hyperbola. Solutions and explanations are included.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Conics
Three Learning Check documents on the various characteristics of parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
University of Michigan
Virtual Conics
You may have to download first, but the two VRML icons near the bottom of the page allow you to observe the plane intersecting the cone to form the conic. Controls are present to change the angle of the plane and your view of the...
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Construccion Geometrica De Las Curvas Conicas
Learn to construct conic curves with these interactive activities.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Lessons on Parabolas
Nine lessons on parabolas are presented here. The lessons progress from the basics of parabolas (definition, algebraic representation of parabolas) to more advanced topics (ie. tangents to parabolas, parabolas in polar form).